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A1
Beginner
39 lessons
Common Greetings Present Simple Tense Listening Skills: Tips and Strategies Telephone and Video Call English Articles: A, An and The Numbers, Dates and Time Asking Simple Questions The Verb To Be Classroom and School Vocabulary Personal Pronouns: I, You, He, She Plurals: Regular and Irregular Nouns Possessives: My, Your, His, Her Family Members and Relationships Food and Drink Basics Days, Months and Seasons Reading: A Short Email to a Friend Colours, Shapes and Sizes Reading: Short Personal Profiles Reading: Signs and Notices Reading: Product Labels Using Capital Letters and Full Stops Reading: A Simple Menu Reading: A Basic Timetable Writing Your First Email in English Writing About Yourself Writing a Simple Message Writing a Shopping List Writing Numbers and Dates Correctly Listening: Numbers and Prices Listening: Greetings and Introductions Listening: Simple Instructions Listening: Spelling Names and Words Greeting People and Saying Goodbye Listening: Days and Times Listening: Short Conversations at a Shop Asking for Directions Introducing Yourself in English Ordering Food and Drinks Talking About Your Daily Routine
A2
Elementary
41 lessons
Past Simple Tense Reading: A Day in London Writing Paragraphs Food and Drink Vocabulary The Present Continuous Tense Describing People: Appearance and Personality At the Airport Reading: A Famous City Writing Simple Sentences Comparatives and Superlatives Simple Past Tense: Regular Verbs Simple Past Tense: Irregular Verbs Can and Can't: Ability and Permission How Much and How Many Work and Jobs Vocabulary Transport and Travel Vocabulary Sports and Hobbies Health and Body Parts Shopping and Money Vocabulary Reading: A Short News Story Reading: A Holiday Postcard Reading: A Job Advertisement Reading: A Simple Recipe Reading: A Hotel Review Writing About Your Weekend Writing a Postcard Writing a Short Biography Using Connectors: And, But, Because Writing a To-Do List and Notes Listening: At the Airport Listening: A Phone Conversation Listening: Weather Forecasts Listening: Announcements Listening: Describing a Picture At the Airport: Conversations Describing Where You Live Listening: A Short Interview Making and Refusing Invitations Shopping Conversations in English Talking About Past Events Talking About Your Family
B1
Intermediate
38 lessons
Reading: The Future of Work Understanding Accents and Dialects Countable and Uncountable Nouns The Present Perfect Tense Phrasal Verbs: Top 30 Health and Medicine Vocabulary Listening Strategies for Podcasts Job Interview English Writing a Formal Letter First and Second Conditional Modal Verbs: Should, Must, Might Environment and Nature Vocabulary Passive Voice in Present and Past Gerunds and Infinitives Reading: Understanding Charts and Graphs Business and Work Vocabulary Technology and the Internet Feelings and Emotions Vocabulary Reading: A Newspaper Article Reading: A Book Review Reading: An Informal Blog Post Reading: A Travel Guide Extract Reading: A Science Article Writing a Complaint Email Listening: A Job Interview Writing a Book or Film Review Writing an Informal Email to a Friend Paragraph Writing: Structure and Cohesion Describing Graphs and Charts in Writing Listening: A Radio Programme Expressing Opinions and Agreeing Giving a Short Presentation Listening: A Lecture Extract Listening: Discussions and Opinions Listening: Following Complex Instructions Making Plans and Arrangements Talking About Health and Lifestyle Telling a Story in English
B2
Upper Intermediate
38 lessons
Business Email Writing Reading: The Art of Listening Passive Voice Discourse Markers and Linking Words Academic Writing: Paragraphs and Essays Debate and Discussion Language Reading: Understanding Opinion Pieces Relative Clauses: Defining and Non-defining Third Conditional and Mixed Conditionals Academic Vocabulary: Word Families Inversion for Emphasis Cleft Sentences for Emphasis Reading: Academic Journal Extracts Environment and Climate Change Vocabulary Idioms and Fixed Expressions Politics and Society Vocabulary Collocations: Common Verb-Noun Pairs Prefixes and Suffixes for Word Building Reading: A Research Summary Reading: A Financial News Article Reading: Identifying Bias in Media Reading: Literary Prose Extracts Summarising and Paraphrasing Writing an Argumentative Essay Writing a Report Writing a Cover Letter Listening: News Broadcasts Expressing Complex Opinions Writing a Formal Proposal Listening: Debates and Panel Discussions Listening: Interviews with Experts Listening: TED-style Talks Listening: Academic Lectures Listening: Documentaries Dealing with Difficult Questions Giving a Formal Presentation Language for Meetings and Conferences Negotiating in English
C1
Advanced
37 lessons
Nominalisation in Academic English Advanced English Idioms Hedging Language in Formal Writing Advanced Collocations and Word Partnerships Reported Speech Critical Listening: Analysing Arguments Persuasive Speaking and Rhetoric Reading: Literary and Cultural Texts Advanced Passive Structures Subjunctive Mood in Formal English Advanced Conditionals and Wishes Concession and Contrast Structures Formal and Informal Register False Friends and Confusing Words Idioms in Professional Contexts Reading: Philosophical Arguments Nuance: Near Synonyms and Subtle Differences Reading: Scientific Research Papers Reading: Historical Texts Reading: Legal and Official Documents Reading: Satire and Irony Writing a Dissertation Abstract Advanced Punctuation and Style Critical Writing and Analysis Writing for Publication Synthesising Sources in Academic Writing Listening: Accents and Dialects Advanced Presentation Techniques Writing Concisely: Avoiding Wordiness Listening: Comedy and Irony Listening: Complex Academic Lectures Listening: Implicit Meaning and Inference Listening: Political Speeches Diplomatic Language in Conflict Humour and Storytelling in English Speaking in Academic Contexts Impromptu Speaking and Quick Thinking
Lessons Vocabulary
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Common Greetings

Vocabulary Beginner ~1 min

Essential greetings and introductions for everyday English conversations.

📖 Lesson

Formal Greetings

  • Good morning — used before noon
  • Good afternoon — used from noon to 5pm
  • Good evening — used after 5pm
  • How do you do? — very formal, used when meeting someone for the first time

Informal Greetings

  • Hi / Hey — casual and friendly
  • What's up? — very casual
  • How's it going? — friendly check-in
  • Long time no see! — when you haven't seen someone in a while

Useful Responses

  • "I'm fine, thank you!"
  • "Not bad, thanks!"
  • "Pretty good!"
  • "Could be better..."

Saying Goodbye

  • Goodbye / Bye!
  • See you later!
  • Take care!
  • Have a great day!
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🃏 Key Vocabulary — tap to flip

17 words
Ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Intermediate
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Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
""The instructions were ambiguous, so nobody knew what to do.""
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Eloquent
/ˈeləkwənt/
Upper Intermediate
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Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
""She gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.""
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Persevere
/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪə/
Intermediate
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To continue doing something despite difficulty.
""You must persevere if you want to learn a new language.""
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Magnificent
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
Elementary
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Impressively beautiful or elaborate.
""The view from the mountain was absolutely magnificent.""
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Accomplish
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
Beginner
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Definition
To successfully achieve or complete something.
""We accomplished our goal ahead of schedule.""
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Diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Intermediate
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Having or showing care and effort in your work.
""She is a diligent student who always completes her homework.""
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Concise
/kənˈsaɪs/
Upper Intermediate
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Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.
""Please keep your answers concise — no more than 50 words.""
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Collaborate
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
Intermediate
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To work together with others to produce something.
""The two companies decided to collaborate on the new project.""
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Enthusiasm
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
Elementary
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Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
""Her enthusiasm for learning English inspired the whole class.""
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Habit
/ˈhæbɪt/
Beginner
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A regular activity that you do without thinking about it.
""Waking up at 6am is a good habit.""
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Frequently
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Beginner
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Often; many times.
""She frequently visits her grandparents on weekends.""
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Consequently
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
Upper Intermediate
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Definition
As a result; therefore.
""He didn't study. Consequently, he failed the exam.""
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Hello
/həˈloʊ/
Beginner
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Definition
A word used as a greeting.
""Hello! My name is Anna.""
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Important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
Beginner
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Definition
Having great significance or value.
""It is important to drink water every day.""
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Understand
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
Beginner
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To know the meaning of something.
""Do you understand the question?""
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Friendly
/ˈfrendli/
Beginner
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Definition
Kind and pleasant to others.
""The teacher is very friendly.""
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Simple
/ˈsɪmpl/
Beginner
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Easy to understand; not complex.
""The instructions are simple and clear.""
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✏️ Fill in the Blank

Type the missing word to complete each sentence.

The instructions were ___, so nobody knew what to do.
She gave an ___ speech that moved the audience.
You must ___ if you want to learn a new language.
The view from the mountain was absolutely ___.
She is a ___ student who always completes her homework.

✅ Check Your Understanding

Quick Check
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1. Which greeting should you use when meeting someone for the first time in a formal setting?

2. What is the appropriate time period to use 'Good afternoon'?

3. Which of the following is a casual and friendly greeting?

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